Princes Mews is in Royston and in North Hertfordshire district. SG8 9BN is located in the Royston Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Hertfordshire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Princes Mews, Royston, SG8 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SG8 9BP, SG8 9BL, SG8 9BS, SG8 9AZ, SG8 9DH, SG8 9BW, SG8 9DA, SG8 9AQ, SG8 9BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SG8 9BN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 60% | 56.1% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 40% | 43.9% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SG8 9BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.5% | 43.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.6% | 22% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 17.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 8.0% |
| Widowed | 18.2% | 13.4% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.1% | 37% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 33.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 20.1% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 19% | -15.1% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 33.1% | 14.9% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 91% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 91% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 91% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princes Mews was 110.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% higher than the Royston Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princes Mews has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Royston Heath and the 60th highest crime rate of 413 local areas in North Hertfordshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 114 Princes Mews, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2025-03-21 | £244,813 |
| 19 Princes Mews, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2024-09-06 | £252,069 |
| 3 Princes Mews, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-04-08 | £287,339 |
| 1 Princes Mews, Royston, Hertfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-05 | £276,356 |
| 176 Princes Mews, Royston, Hertfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-10-06 | £566,549 |
SG8 9BN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tannery Drift School Tannery Drift , SG8 5DE | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Melbourn Road , SG8 7DB | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Studlands Rise First School Studlands Rise , SG8 9HB | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Walk First School Poplar Drive , SG8 7EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Way Academy Burns Road , SG8 5EQ | 1out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassingbourn Village College South End , Bassingbourn SG8 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King James Academy Royston Garden Walk , SG8 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Bengal Tandoori | 55 High Street | 132 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 25 High Street | 150 yd | |
| Kooky Nohmad Royston | 42 High Street | 169 yd | |
| Rasa Sayang Chinese & Malaysian Cuisine | 26 High Street | 170 yd | |
| Flint shack | Roysia House John Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 11 | 11 John Street | 182 yd | |
| The Jolly Postie | 2 Baldock Street | 226 yd | |
| The Green Man | The Green Man, 37 Market Hill | 290 yd | |
| Casino Caterers at Royston Conservative Club | 18 - 20 Kneesworth Street | 293 yd | |
| Conservative Club | 18 - 20 Kneesworth Street | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royston Best Grill | 54 High Street | 132 yd | |
| Viva Pizza | 19 High Street | 150 yd | |
| Royston Kitchen Kebab | 1 George Lane | 174 yd | |
| Royston Tandoori | 4 George Lane | 174 yd | |
| Lotus House | 25 Market Hill | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 26 Market Hill | 241 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 5 Queens Road | 753 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodyworks Gymnasium (Closed) Angel Pavement | health and fitness suite | 178 yd |
| Royston Golf Club Baldock Road | golf | 383 yd |
| Royston Outdoor Pool (Closed) Newmarket Road | swimming pool | 498 yd |
| Tannery Drift First School TANNERY DRIFT | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| St Marys Roman Catholic School MELBOURN ROAD | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Heath Sports Club BALDOCK ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 769 yd |
| Royston Town Football Club GARDEN WALK | grass pitches | 980 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 48.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.